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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.16, 418.20 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.16, 418.20 and 170.56 is: 255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.16 : 418.20 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.16/418.20 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.16x = 418.20 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.16x = 71,328.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,328.19/279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.51

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